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An earthquake and consequently a fire which destroyed most of the city. It was redesigned by the marquis of Pombal.
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In 1755, Lisbon, Portugal experienced a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The earthquake, estimated to have a magnitude of 8.5 to 9 on the Richter scale, caused widespread destruction and claimed thousands of lives. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in European history.
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What country is lisbon in?
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal
What is the largest city in Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. It is located on the western coast where the Rio Tejo empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the capital of the country Lisbon?
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
How are Lisbon and Portugal related?
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal.
Lisbon Portugal fit together?
Perfectly. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
Where was the tsuanmi 1755?
Lisbon, Portugal
Where was the 1755 sunami?
The 1755 tsunami occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal areas of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. The most devastating impact was in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, where the tsunami caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
Was there a tsunami in 1755?
Yes, in 1755 The city of Lisbon, Portugal was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami.
Which country was almost destroyed by a tsunami in 1755?
Lisbon, Portugal
What important event happened in 1755?
A major earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal. See http://www.answers.com/topic/1755-lisbon-earthquake.
Where was the 1755 tsunami?
In 1755 a tsunami struck Portugal, with particularly devastating effetcs in the capital city of Lisbon.
Which capital city was almost destroyed by a tsunami in 1755?
lisbon,portugal
What capital almost got destroyed in 1755?
Lisbon, Portugal. There was damage to other cities as well, but Lisbon took the brunt of the damage.
Which European country almost got destroyed by a tsunamis in 1755?
Portugal, and mostly its capital, Lisbon.
Do many hurricanes or earthquakes happen is Lisbon Portugal?
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon Earthquake, took place on Saturday 1 November 1755, at around 9:40 in the morning. The earthquake was followed by a Tsunami and fires, which caused near-total destruction of Lisbon in the Kingdom of Portugal, and adjoining areas.This is considered as the first and the last earthquake attack on portugal::It also got struck by an earthquake in 1969 but it was a minor one..
What European country got wiped out by a tsunami in 1755?
The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, was almost completely destroyed by a tsunami.
When was the longest earthquake?
In 1755 an earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal lasted 10 minutes and was felt all the way to North Africa.
